George W. "Cowboy" Scott, Jr.
May 16, 1939 ~ June 26, 2014
George W. “Cowboy” Scott, Jr., 75, Wilbur, died June 26, 2014, in Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. Mr. Scott was born May 16, 1939, in Broughton, Illinois, to the late George W. Scott and Grace (Ferris) Scott.
He graduated from Eldorado High School (IL) in 1957. Mr. Scott was a hard-working man and worked for Hunt Paving for 35 years, retiring in 2004. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed IU basketball, especially during the Bobby Knight years. He also liked cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals. Above all, his family was most important to him. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who will be missed and fondly remembered.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Helen Gray and Lena Scott.
Survivors include his wife, Wynne, to whom he was united in marriage August 31, 1958; children, Kelly Scott (Trudi) of Winter Haven, FL, Kathy Ellis (William) of Wilbur, and Kristy Hinshaw (Bret) of Monrovia; brother, Bob Scott of Illinois; sisters, Martha Pingleton of Illinois, Lela McLavain of Kentucky, Kay Sloan and Sue Jerashen, both of Illinois; grandchildren, B.J. Ellis (Katy), Chad Clark (Anita), Patrick Ellis (Robin), and Nichole Loveless (Joe); six great grandchildren, Marshall, Audrey, Bailey, Sophia, Georgia, and Jay.
The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2014, in the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, June 30, 2014. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory, view Cowboy’s Life Story video, or to sign the online guest registry.
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What an amazing man Uncle GW was!! He had the greatest sence of humor …always had a good story to tell and it almost always envolved family!!! He was a good one to have in your corner!!! I loved him so, and I will truly miss him!!??
Cowboy was a good friend and longtime co-worker at Hunt Paving with my dad, John Shrout. Dad always liked and respected Cowboy. We’re sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you during this difficult time. God bless you all. Terry Shrout
I wish I could’ve known him better than I did, but every time I saw him, be it a Scott family reunion or a funeral he always had a big smile and a firm handshake. I shall not look upon his like again.
Our deepest sympathy to Wynne and family in the loss of your dear husband, father and grandfather and to my cousins in the loss of your baby brother. Please know we send love, thoughts and prayers. Velva (Gholson) & Bob Kaffenberger Evansville, IN
My deepest sympathy – I enjoyed working for Cowboy at Hunt Paving. Rick Manning
Our sympathy goes out to Wynne and family. Cousins, Leonard & Sylvia Faulkner
George was a very special man and our very favorite brother-in-law. Actually, he was more like a brother to Jerry and then Merry. Our hearts go out to Wynne, Kelly, Kathy, and Kristy and all other family and friends. We shall remember him with love & admiration, and shall miss him terribly.
I am from Webber International University, a friend of Kelly’s. Everything I read is mirrored in Kelly; firm handshake, good friend, well respected, amazing, sense of humor, good story to tell, good one to have in your corner, like a brother,. One of the greatest tributes is how you are remembered and exemplified in your descendants. I certainly can vouch that Kelly was a really good student of his father. My condolences to the family of obviously a member fondly remembered.